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Why I Don’t Write Grants for Free (And What I Do Instead)
Nonprofit Missionary Podcast with Ken McQuiller
28 minutes
6 months ago
Why I Don’t Write Grants for Free (And What I Do Instead)
<p>In this episode of <em>Nonprofit Missionary</em>, I explain why I <em>don’t</em> write grants for free—and why you shouldn’t expect any grant writer to. I break down the ethical issues, funding realities, and the value of professional labor in the nonprofit sector.</p><p>⏱️ <strong>Timestamps:</strong><br />0:00 – Intro<br />2:08 – Reason #1: It’s unethical<br />8:06 – Reason #2: I can’t guarantee funding<br />13:57 – Reason #3: Workers are worthy of their wages<br />20:29 – Solutions I recommend instead of free grant writing<br />25:34 – Confessions of a missionary</p><p>Whether you're hiring a grant writer or considering becoming one, this episode offers honest insight into how we honor the mission <em>and</em> the messenger.</p><p>#grantwriting #nonprofitpodcast #ethicalfundraising #payyourpeople #nonprofitmissionary</p>
Nonprofit Missionary Podcast with Ken McQuiller
We help empower small to mid-sized churches to become true missionaries to your communities by helping establish faith-based nonprofits, secure funding, and focus on impactful outreach.
